Earth Week isolation walk scavenger huntExport this event to calendar

Monday, April 20, 2020 (all day) to Friday, April 24, 2020 (all day)

Take part in the Library’s isolation walk scavenger hunt for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Bulk Barn. You can download the isolation walk (PDF) and isolation walk alternative (PDF), or use the list further down this page.

Rules and guidelines

  • You may do the isolation walk and isolation walk alternative, but only one submission per person to be eligible for the contest. Multiple entries will be disqualified
  • Remember to practice physical distancing. Take a walk around the neighbourhood if your local park is too busy. See someone you know and want to chat? Don’t forget to stand two meters apart!
  • Respect closures in your local area. Check your local government's website for current information: outdoor recreational amenities, both public and private, including playgrounds, sports fields and courts, dog parks, picnic areas are closed. Don’t remove or cross barricades or tape
  • Avoid entering private property. If one of the items on the list is on someone’s property, take a photo from the sidewalk
  • Normally we would encourage garbage pick-up during Earth Week, however, during this year’s event, we ask you avoid doing so

How to participate

  • Email your photo entry to studentengagementcontests@library.uwaterloo.ca
  • Winning entries will be posted to the Library’s social media accounts
  • Please feel to post on your personal social media accounts with the hashtags #UWGreenlockdown #UWQuaranGreen
  • Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received

Isolation walk list

  • 3 types of trees (1 point per tree)
  • 3 types of flowers (1 point per flower type)
  • Wildlife (as many species as you can see) (1 point per species to 5 points max)
  • 3 types of insects (1 point per species); bonus for a portrait of a bee (5 points)
  • Goose living its best life (2 points, plus 1 point per additional goose in photo (10 points max)
  • Sustainable transportation (3 points)
  • A selfie hugging a tree (3 points)

Isolation walk alternative list

  • Nature from your window, such as trees, flowers or wildlife (1 point, max 5)
  • Indoor plants you tend to (1 point per plant, max 5)
  • Cloud formations (1 point)
  • Green initiatives you’re involved in, i.e. your compost bin (1 point per initiative, max 5)
  • Sustainable containers you use instead of plastic bags (1 point)
  • Sustainable means of travel and movement (1 point)
  • Anything in your home related to sustainable living (1 point per initiative, max 5)

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